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Speechless (2015)

2015-11-23 · 16m · EN
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Desmond has a secret he cannot share with anyone. His grades are slipping, rumors are swirling and he feels powerless, especially when he sees his sister being hurt, too. With the support of his father and a new friend, Desmond is able to tell his story of being sexually assaulted and end the cycle of abuse. Desmond regains his power when he uses his voice.

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Karyn KusamaDirectorRoxanne Lasker-HallWriter

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Ryan RexRyan RexDesmondAmechi OkochaAmechi OkochaHarryJeffrey GroverJeffrey GroverMarkMike BrownyardMike BrownyardChristianCaroline HurwitzCaroline HurwitzAliciaPakob JarernponePakob JarernponeMr. HernandezValerie C. KilmerValerie C. KilmerElizaPatricia A Nelson-WootenPatricia A Nelson-WootenDetective AveryJanai BrownJanai BrownHarry's GirlDavid SanbornDavid SanbornHigh School Student

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Woman directorShort film

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Genre affinityDramaTheme affinityWoman Director · Short FilmDialogue densityDramaPacingShortDirector preference91758Actor preference589070 · 10084 · 81791

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What is Speechless about?

Desmond has a secret he cannot share with anyone. His grades are slipping, rumors are swirling and he feels powerless, especially when he sees his sister being hurt, too. With the support of his father and a new friend, Desmond is able to tell his story of being sexually assaulted and end the cycle of abuse. Desmond regains his power when he uses his voice.

How long is Speechless?

Speechless has a runtime of 16 minutes.